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Case No. 1369Criminal damage by fire (arson) · Co. Dublin · 4 Jul 2025

Arson attack at Somalian cafe in Dublin leaves man hospitalised

An incident of criminal damage by fire occurred at a Somalian cafe and takeaway on Frederick Street North, Dublin 1, shortly after 11:30pm on Friday, 4 July 2025. A man in his 50s was brought to hospital by Gardaí as a precaution. No suspect has been identified and there is no indication that a petrol bomb was used. Gardaí confirmed on 7 July 2025 that investigations are ongoing, and a video of the incident was circulated on social media.

  1. Reported7 Jul
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
An incident of criminal damage by fire occurred at a Somalian cafe and takeaway on Frederick Street North, Dublin 1.
When
The incident occurred shortly after 11:30pm on Friday, 4 July 2025.
Other details
  • A man in his 50s was brought to hospital by Gardaí as a precaution.
  • There is no indication at this time that a petrol bomb was used.
  • A video of the incident was circulated on social media.
  • No suspect has been identified.
Investigation
Gardaí confirmed on 7 July 2025 that investigations are ongoing.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAn incident of criminal damage by fire occurred at a premises on Frederick Street North, Dublin 1. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatA male in his 50s was brought to hospital by Gardaí as a precaution. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe premises was a Somalian cafe and takeaway. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred shortly after 11:30pm on Friday, 4 July 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí confirmed that investigations are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThere is no indication at this time of a petrol bomb being used. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherA video of the incident was circulated on social media. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Jul2025
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardaí launch probe after arson attack at restaurant leaves man hospitalised

    Initial Garda press release confirming the investigation into the arson attack; no suspect identified and no indication of a petrol bomb being used.

    victim, 50s, male